Furna: population and statistics
Furna has a population of 200 (2025) across 33.3 km², or 6.0 people per km². It ranks 2,036 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 200 residents
- 33.3 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 1,572 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Furna ranks No. 91 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,224 kWh a year here.
Furna in numbers
Where is Furna?
Population of Furna over time
Furna had 209 residents in 2015 and 200 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 207 |
| 2021 | 203 |
| 2022 | 205 |
| 2023 | 203 |
| 2024 | 203 |
| 2025 | 200 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Grisons for “Wood heating systems”.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,667 football pitches.
- Its population density is 38.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schiers (3,017 residents), 3.9 km away.
All indicators for Furna
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Furna | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.0% | 24.0% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Furna | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 262 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,832 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 59.5% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.5% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 89.7% | 56.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Furna | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 13.3% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 3.0% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 83.6% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 11 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 2,024 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 664.4 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.4 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,668 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 41,850 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Furna | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 41 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,789 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 12 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 2,018 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.0 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.3% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.3% | 26.3% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Furna | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 92 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,899 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 460.0 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 28.3% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.1% | 23.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Furna | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.0% | 21.2% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Furna
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Furna?
Furna has 200 residents (2025), ranking 2,036 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Furna?
Furna covers 33.3 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Furna growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Furna went from 209 to 200, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Furna?
Furna is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Prättigau / Davos (district). Latitude 46.933, longitude 9.666.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Furna?
In Furna, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 11 (2026), ranking 2,024 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Furna?
In Furna, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 12 (2026), ranking 2,018 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Furna?
In Furna, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,224 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Furna?
The nearest to Furna are Schiers (3.9 km), Jenaz (4.2 km), Grüsch (4.5 km), Seewis im Prättigau (6.7 km), Fideris (7.6 km).